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- ↑ Harris, Joanne (8 May 2006). "Revenue up at 2–3 Gray's Inn Square as set enjoys 'solid year'". The Lawyer. Retrieved 24 June 2012.
- ↑ "UK: Italian journalist continues to litigate for access to Assange information". European Centre for Press and Media Freedom. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
